A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4293934 Details
Epoch: 198 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4295909 epoch_slot_no: 19109 block_no: 4293757 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1204 time: 2020-06-14 07:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1649676d34516e864c10d011305a87e396adfcdd0cbd9456c7139bb99a0972daBlock Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: